Strip My Mind
Red Hot Chili Peppers退 Lyrics

Arthur J. did, indicate
Arthur J., possibly a reference to Arthur Janov, the psychologist who developed primal therapy, hinted or implied something significant.

The boulevard will never be So full of life and love again - hey
The boulevard, most likely a metaphor for the good times the singer experienced, will never be as vibrant and full of happiness as it used to be.

(Aw, say goodbye to your boots, man)
A casual remark, possibly directed towards someone else, encouraging them to let go of something that's no longer useful or relevant.

Hot as Hades, early eighties Sing another song Make me feel like I'm in love again, hey
Referring to the good times in the past, the singer wants to feel the same love and passion he felt in the early eighties by listening to another song that can stir his emotions and bring back those memories.

(You gotta lose to win)
Another casual remark, possibly an encouragement to take risks and learn from past mistakes in order to achieve success.

Please don't strip my mind Leave something behind
The singer pleads to someone not to damage, erase or take away his memories, feelings or thoughts. He wants them to leave something behind for him to hold on to.

All in favor sign the waiver Bloody Carolina Won't you take another look inside, hey
The singer asks the people of Carolina to consider something significant and sign a document or agreement that reflects their support. He also urges them to take a closer look inside themselves, possibly to reflect on their own feelings and reactions.

(Aw, it will make me cry)
Another casual remark, this one expressing emotional pain or sadness in reaction to something that's happened or been said.

Operator, co-creator Come on baby Ellie Won't you blow another compensator, hey
The singer is addressing someone named Ellie, possibly as a term of endearment, and asking them to help him relieve his stress or frustration with a compensator, which could refer to a musical instrument or a device used in therapy to cope with anxiety.

(Ah, you only get what you bring)
Another casual remark, this one implying that one's actions or intentions have a direct impact on what one receives or achieves in life.

El Dorado won the lotto All the cash and not a clue But now you know what I've been through, hey
El Dorado, possibly a metaphor for a person or a place, has won the lottery or achieved great riches without understanding the true value of what they have. The singer wants this person to know what he has gone through and how he has struggled, possibly as a way of gaining empathy or support.

(Oh yeah) (Oh) Please don't strip my mind Leave something behind Please don't strip my mind Leave something behind
The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's plea not to erase, damage or take away his memories, feelings or thoughts, and to leave something behind for him to hold on to.